WHMIS (Benzyl chloride)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 67 °C Abel-Pensky closed cup

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 41

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 22 3 4 5 6

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 21

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 21 7

• Skin sensitization - Category 11

• Carcinogenicity - Category 22 8

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This product could be corrosive to metals, please contact the supplier for additionnal information.

References

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